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Canadiens Face Elimination as Captain Nick Suzuki Looks to Extend Playoff Run

Trailing 3-1 in their series against the Capitals, Montreal turns to Suzuki, whose leadership and record-setting season have defined their resurgence.

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Overview

  • The Montreal Canadiens trail the Washington Capitals 3-1 in their first-round series and must win Game 5 at Capital One Arena to avoid elimination.
  • Captain Nick Suzuki, who led the Canadiens with 89 points this season, has been held to two goals through four games by strategic Capitals matchups.
  • Suzuki’s leadership was pivotal in Montreal’s late-season surge, including a 15-5-6 post-break run that secured their first playoff berth in four years.
  • The 25-year-old became the youngest captain in Canadiens history in 2022 and has earned a reputation as a clutch performer in critical moments.
  • Montreal’s power play, featuring young stars like Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield, offers a glimpse of the team’s promising future despite the current playoff challenge.